Prime Minister Releases Book on Renowned Cartoonist RK Laxman

Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday released a book “Timeless Laxman”, based on the life and times of legendary cartoonist, the late R.K. Laxman. “I am very happy to be part of Laxman’s journey in time,” the PM remarked and added that he is also happy that Laxman’s cartoons are being made available to all. He said Laxman’s cartoons could be studied in order to gain an insight into the upheavals in society and its various hues, viewed through the eyes of his famed creation, The Common Man.

“Laxman’s creation The Common Man is timeless and famous nationwide. Every Indian citizen and each generation can see themselves in his mould. He is hidden in every common person in the country,” Modi noted. The book has been penned by cartoonist’s daughter-in-law Usha Srinivas Laxman. (IANS)

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